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==Finding the Town of Origin== | ==Finding the Town of Origin== | ||
In order to research your family in their "old" country, it is essential that you have identified the place where they came from. You must know the city | In order to research your family in their "old" country, it is essential that you have identified the place where they came from. You must know the city or town that they came from. In addition, the church where they worshipped, which might be in another nearby town, must be determined. | ||
== Important Tips == | == Important Tips == | ||
You must also know enough about the ancestor to positively identify him in the records. Dates (even if they are approximate), places, and familial connections are key to helping you decide if a person you find, who has the same name as your ancestor, really is your ancestor. | You must also know enough about the ancestor to positively identify him in the records. Dates (even if they are approximate), places, and familial connections are key to helping you decide if a person you find, who has the same name as your ancestor, really is your ancestor. | ||
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# When they first came, were there already family members here who they joined? | # When they first came, were there already family members here who they joined? | ||
# Did_______________ever mention their parents in Angola? | # Did_______________ever mention their parents in Angola? | ||
# Were they Catholic? | # Were they Catholic or some other religion? | ||
# Do you have any old letters or postcards from Angola family? | # Do you have any old letters or postcards from Angola family? | ||
# Do you have any pictures of family members in Angola? | # Do you have any pictures of family members in Angola? | ||
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